Adam Balen
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Professor Adam Balen is a British consultant in reproductive medicine, specializing in fertility and reproductive health. He is the Lead Clinician at Leeds Fertility, one of the largest assisted conception units in the United Kingdom. Balen is widely recognized for his work on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), assisted conception, paediatric and adolescent gynaecology, and disorders of sexual development.
Early life and education
Balen qualified from [[Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry|St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School], University of London, in 1983. His early medical training included experiences in London, Africa, and Oxford. He was awarded a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 1995 and a Doctor of Science (DSc) in 2010 by the University of Leeds.[1]
Career
In 1996, Balen became a consultant at Leeds Teaching Hospitals with subspecialty accreditation in reproductive medicine. He was instrumental in developing Leeds Fertility into one of the UK’s largest In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) units,[according to whom?] performing approximately 1,600 IVF cycles annually.[2][not in citation given] His clinical interests include infertility, hormonal disturbances, and congenital anomalies. He is proficient in various surgical procedures, including complex laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, and reconstructive surgeries.[1][non-primary source needed]
Contributions to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Balen has been involved in defining and managing PCOS through international consensus groups since 2003. He chaired the World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Working Group on PCOS for the Global Taskforce on Infertility, which produced global guidelines in 2016.[3][not in citation given]
Professional leadership and advocacy
Balen served as Chair of the British Fertility Society (BFS) from 2015 to 2018 and now sits on its Board of Trustees.[4][not in citation given] He is also the Fellows Representative for Yorkshire, Humber, and the North on the Council of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). Additionally, he chairs the NHS England working group on IVF funding, aiming to improve equitable access to assisted conception across the UK.[5]
As Chair of the BFS, Balen helped establish two national initiatives:
- Fertility Preservation UK, ensuring nationwide provision for individuals requiring fertility preservation due to medical reasons.[6]
- The Fertility Education Initiative, aimed at improving young people's education on reproductive health.[7]
Publications and media appearances
Balen has authored 16 books and over 260 peer-reviewed papers.[8]
Balen has appeared in various media discussing fertility and reproductive health. He featured in the BBC documentary Me, My Sex and I and has contributed expert commentary on fertility-related topics to BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 4’s You & Yours, and The Guardian.[9][10]
Personal life
Balen is married to Grace Dugdale, with whom he co-authored The Fertility Book.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "About Adam Balen". Adam Balen Official Website. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "Professor Adam Balen". Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "Adam Balen – Global Taskforce on Infertility". Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "British Fertility Society". British Fertility Society. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "NHS IVF funding disparities". BBC News. Retrieved 14 February 2025.[dead link]
- ↑ "Fertility Education Initiative". Balance Fertility. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "Fertility Education Initiative". Balance Fertility. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "Publications by Adam Balen". Adam Balen Official Website. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "Women 'need to know egg freezing risk'". BBC News. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2025.[dead link]
- ↑ "The surprising truth about becoming a mother in your 50s – from the women who know". The Guardian. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2025.[dead link]
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